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ESTHER WANJIRU NDICHU

Summary

Experienced TVET Expert with over a decade of experience in designing and implementing work based training programs, project management, curriculum development and capacity building. With a proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder initiatives, influence policy dialogue, and deliver impactful results, I bring strong analytical, leadership, and strategic planning skills to drive sustainable development in education and workforce training. Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities, and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

AHK Services Eastern Africa
06.2018 - Current
  • Overall responsibility of TVET Projects
  • Conceptualizing and acquiring new projects
  • Building partnerships with the public and private sector
  • Capacity building TVET Institutions and Private Sector to effectively implement dual Training through Pedagogy Training, Incompany Training and Planning, dual training awareness and ensuring proper trainee selection
  • Overseeing programs execution, ensuring adherence to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Quality Assurance, assessment and Certification of Dual Training Programs
  • Dual Training and TVET Advisory
  • Curriculum Development and Customisation
  • Mentoring Junior project managers and team members to enhance their skill and career development

Capacity Building Coordinator

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute
01.2018 - 05.2018
    • Worked with 24 County Governments in Kenya in building the Capacity of their Vocational Training Center Facilitators to change their approach of training
    • Conducted a series of Training of Trainers for Vocational Training Centers in Tana River, Taita Taveta, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Nairobi, Homabay, Bungoma and Kisumu on life skills, student retention strategies, Private sector engagement and Pedagogy
    • Developed tools to monitor and evaluate the impact of capacity building initiative in the Counties
    • Led capacity development needs analysis for trainees to determine learning outcomes needed for trainee's success
    • Coordinated training activities including organizing and planning training workshops logistics
    • Coordinated knowledge management and sharing workshops for capacity building initiatives

Lifeskills Coordinator-TVET

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Provided overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution and evaluation of the Life Skills module across 35 training centers in Kenya and Somalia
  • Customized the Indian based life skills curriculum to suit the Kenyan context
  • I designed content on Critical Thinking, Creative thinking and Collaboration based on the feedback the organization received from the industry
  • Customized the Curriculum that was used in the GIZ You Match Program 'Integration of Life skills in the TVET system in Kenya.'
  • Was the Master Trainer in the Training of Trainers for all the facilitators both in Kenya and Somalia
  • Conducted regular assessments on life skills delivery and put in measures in place to address the gaps identified

Centre Coordinator/Floriculture Trainer

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute
12.2012 - 08.2016
  • Administrative duties i.e., Coordination of daily task management, staff and trainees supervision
  • Conducted market scan (labor market information) of the courses in demand in Naivasha
  • Conducted youth mobilization and roadshows
  • Coordinated technical curriculum delivery and guest lectures at the center level and course allotment through career counseling
  • Developed the Floriculture Curriculum in liaison with the Flower Industry, customized and did the delivery of the Floriculture curriculum
  • Ensured timely job placements of trainees through Private sector partnerships and business mentor networking and achieved a placement percentage of 82%

Education

Master of Science - Vocational Education and Innovation

Technical University of Munich
Munich, Germany
03-2025

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

Egerton University
Nakuru, Kenya
12-2012

Skills

  • Project and Portfolio Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Leadership and Management
  • TVET Education Expertise
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking skills
  • Partnership Building and Stakeholder engagement
  • Interpersonal Skills

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

AHK Services Eastern Africa
06.2018 - Current

Capacity Building Coordinator

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute
01.2018 - 05.2018

Lifeskills Coordinator-TVET

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute
09.2016 - 12.2017

Centre Coordinator/Floriculture Trainer

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute
12.2012 - 08.2016

Master of Science - Vocational Education and Innovation

Technical University of Munich

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

Egerton University
ESTHER WANJIRU NDICHU